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FDA approves innovative Alzheimer’s drug tested at UAB
UAB is one of Forbes’ best employers for new graduates
Postgrad life is no joke, but finding a job you love helps make it a smooth transition. Birmingham is the 12th best city for new college grads, and according to Forbes, the University of Alabama at Birmingham is one of…
Top UAB infectious disease expert reacts to new CDC fully vaccinated mask guidelines
Today, the CDC announced new guidelines stating that anyone who is fully vaccinated can participate in indoor and outdoor activities without wearing a mask.Â
More places offering COVID-19 vaccine throughout the Birmingham area
The number of places and opportunities to get a COVID-19 shot are growing dramatically in Birmingham. Here is a rundown of newly announced locations offering vaccines we learned about just this week.
Herd immunity: what you need to know from UAB’s Dr. Suzanne Judd
Have you heard about herd immunity? As the US continues to fight the coronavirus pandemic, hope (and vaccines) are on the way. Keep reading to learn the latest from Dr. Suzanne Judd, an epidemiologist at UAB, about herd immunity in…
Parker High School opens as Birmingham’s newest mass vaccination site
A.H. Parker High School is officially Birmingham’s newest community vaccination site. This is the third mass vaccination site in the city and is open for appointments only. Keep reading to learn more about this exciting development.
UAB ranked #1 Best Large Employer in America by Forbes
In a recent article, Forbes named The University of Alabama at Birmingham as one of the best large employers in America. As a matter of fact, UAB ranked as #1 on the list that includes institutions like Yale, Trader Joe’s,…
Are health officials now asking us to double mask? A local expert shares her recommendation
At President Joe Biden’s inauguration, we saw a lot of firsts, including a possible up and coming strategy to fight COVID-19—two masks.
Over 20 additional vaccination sites approved for potential use in Birmingham
The Birmingham City Council has unanimously approved 22 new vaccination sites for potential use in The Magic City. Learn what this means for the city as well as what’s in store for Legion Field.
See what put UAB towards the top of US New’s best universities list
Recently, US News & World Report released their list of best global universities for infectious diseases. On a list made up of nearly 1,500 institutions, across 86 countries, the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) can be found high on…
Vaccines for healthcare workers: the best Christmas gift in Birmingham
While scrolling through Instagram and Facebook last week, it seemed like one out of every four or five posts was a picture of a healthcare worker receiving a shot of the new COVID-19 vaccine. I never realized I had so…
UAB’s 1917 Clinic has found a new home in Lakeview
The University of Alabama at Birmingham‘s 1917 Clinic has officially completed its move to the new Dewberry Building in Lakeview. As the largest HIV health care unit in Alabama, this move will help UAB’s 1917 Clinic better serve the public…
First COVID-19 vaccine has begun arriving in Alabama, UAB staffing up
Alabama’s initial allocation of 40,950 doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine has begun arriving in the state. As a result of the growing number of COVID-19 cases and staff needed to administer the vaccines, UAB is staffing up.
Afraid of needles? Promising nasal COVID-19 vaccine tested at UAB moving forward
We are all preparing for it. Hopefully, very soon, we might expect to roll up our sleeves and take a shot – get vaccinated, so we can defeat the COVID-19 global pandemic. But, how about avoiding the needles, syringes and…